Nice steady growth through week 2. The WW and BK that were planted into the 30 gallon containers already are looking very healthy. The remaining few are still in solo cups but will be transplanted soon. Only one WW has still remained somewhat contained in its seed husk. Going to see if it comes through and breaks free but decided against removing it by hand. If it does not make it, then it wasn't meant to. Will also make more room for the Covert Genetics seeds that just came in.
Using the EcoWitt moisture meter, every other day seems to be the watering schedule. Wait for the moisture to dip between 25%-30% then water up to around 35% in each 30 gallon container. The 2 that are unoccupied yet are still showing good cover crop growth and have been keeping them moist and inoculated with microbes to get them cycling nutrients and get that whole process going so that when the sprouts are planted, they will have an even easier time.
Every other watering adding the Therm X70, Aloe, and Rootwise Mycrobe Complete.
Thanks for following along!
@BudBoutique, Same! Wasn't able to train them as much as I'd like due to being unexpectedly out of town quite a bit during this run so curious how theyll turn out as they are almost too tall at this point lol.
You clearly know what you're doing, but I've never seen black or grey mycelium. You sure that mass of "good mycelium" isn't dead, a fruiting body, or a mold? Myc doesn't really lift above the substrate until its trying to fruit, and we wouldn't call the fruiting body myc.
Any chance at ID?
Also, damn, we really are in sync. I grew NLA last, WW now. Happily Minnesota organic grow!
@JazzBerries, I haven't seen it like that either and it didn't even occur that it could have been something besides mycelium and possibly be a mold but you could be right. I was out of town for a week right after this last update and that little ball in the photo has disappeared and there is no sign of it anymore. Plants are thriving still and no signs of mold or anything bad spreading so that is relieving. It definitely was more in the mulch layer versus being in the soil when it was visible though. Going to keep monitoring but it has disappeared at least for now. If it returns or I start seeing the plant getting "sick" I will update more.
Wow that is quite the coincidence lol! Thanks for the comment, and pointing out the mycelium/mold in the photo. Also happy growing to you as well! Will definitely follow along and wish you nothing but positive results to a fellow MN grower!
@Herbie101, Thanks man!! I really enjoy the cover crop too. Not only does it provide a nice visual aesthetic, it helps out in a number of other areas as well. Thanks again for following along!
@CannabisFarmerGuyDude, I love the idea and philosophy begind the living soil thing! I just need to learn my basics first, but its perfect to follow people along who work with it to learn. 😊 I hope all will go well! Best of luck buddy!🌱🍀
@Herbie101, Thanks man!! Appreciate the love and you following along! First time going full "Living Soil" and using Build A Soil products so really excited to see how things turn out and share with you all.